Derivative of pleuromutilin, q.v. Prepn: H. Egger, DE 2248237 corresp to US 3919290 (1973, 1975 both to Sandoz); H. Egger, H. Reinshagen, J. Antibiot. 29, 915 (1976). Biosynthesis: F. Knauseder, E. Brandl, ibid. 125. In vitro activity: H. Werner et al., ibid. 31, 756 (1978). Metabolism: J. Dreyfuss et al., ibid. 32, 496 (1979). Effect vs Mycoplasma: C. O. Baughn et al., Avian Dis. 22, 620 (1978); R. F. Goodwin, Vet. Rec. 104, 194 (1979). Mechanism of action: G. Hgenauer in Antibiotics vol. 5(pt. 1), F. E. Hahn, Ed. (Springer-Verlag, New York, 1979) pp 344-360. Treatment of swine dysentery: M. D. Anderson, Vet. Med. Small Anim. Clin. 78, 98 (1983).